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Domes Resorts
Domes Resorts is nominated for World’s Leading Independent Hotel Group 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
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Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection
Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection, Greece is nominated for World’s Leading Luxury Family Resort 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
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World’s Leading Luxury Family Resort 2022
Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu
Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu, Greece is nominated for World’s Leading Luxury Resort 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
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Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection
Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection, Greece is nominated for World’s Leading Honeymoon Resort 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
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Domes Lake Algarve
Domes Lake Algarve, Portugal is nominated for World’s Leading New Resort 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
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Domes Resorts
Domes Resorts is nominated for World’s Leading Independent Hotel Group 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
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Domes of Elounda
Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection, Greece is nominated for World’s Leading Luxury Family Resort 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
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World’s Leading Luxury Family Resort 2022
Domes Miramare
Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu, Greece is nominated for World’s Leading Luxury Resort 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
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Domes Noruz Chania
Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection, Greece is nominated for World’s Leading Honeymoon Resort 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
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Domes Lake Algarve
Domes Lake Algarve, Portugal is nominated for World’s Leading New Resort 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
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Experiences
SHOWPlease note that due to health and safety reasons, all tours and experiences will be private for you and your party only.
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Discover Crete by Sea
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Experience Cretan Food and Wine
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Cook Like a Local
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Explore the Island’s Traditional Villages
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Witness the Splendour of Ancient Knossos
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Unearth the Secrets of Spinalonga
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Take a Hike on the Wild Side
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Dive into Mediterranean Magic
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Visit Crete’s Historic Monasteries
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Oodles of Fun for Little Adventurers
Discover Crete by Sea
HFrom adventurous morning excursions to romantic evening sails and everything in between and enchanting trips aboard traditional caiques, a boat tour is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a unique perspective of the island’s beauty and its many hidden treasures.
Cruise along the Coast of Mirabello Bay
Enjoy a relaxing, slow-paced experience or lose yourself in gorgeous summertime romance as you cruise along the coast of Mirabello Bay, basking in the glorious sunshine as you visit gorgeous secluded beaches and discover the bay’s rich marine life.
Take a Motor Boat or Yacht Tour
From a touch of adventure to a taste of luxury, you’ll find just the thing in these motorboat and yacht tours. With smaller as well as larger vessels available, you can choose to visit nearby attractions—such as Spinalonga, Kolokytha beach, Mochlos village, or Chryssi Island—or treat yourself to a leisurely luxury cruise further afield with professional staff tending to your every desire.
Sail Aboard a Traditional Caique
Set sail for the soul of Crete with a uniquely authentic experience aboard the Meraki, a gorgeous traditional Greek caique. Fully modernised with care to retain every drop of authentic character, the Meraki is a favourite with celebrities and A-listers, and is a guaranteed unforgettable way to experience the crystal clear waters and stunning landscapes of Mirabello Bay.
Refreshments and meal options vary depending on the tour.
Experience Cretan Food and Wine
HWorld-famous for its flavourful produce and rich culinary traditions, Crete offers a cornucopia of opportunities to explore and savour the flavours, aromas and vintages of this iconic Mediterranean destination.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, the following experiences are currently available as private tours only.
Take a Culinary Journey through the Cretan Heartland
Experience the Mediterranean diet, right here in its birthplace, with a selection of food tours that take you on a journey through the mountains and villages of Crete. You’ll meet artisan producers and traditional farmers, you’ll learn about the island’s time-honoured culinary traditions, and you’ll sample a selection of field-fresh produce and authentically local foods, including freshly harvested honey and artisanal cheese.
Drink In the Art of Cretan Viticulture
Crete might now be known for its wine… but it should be! Discover the island’s millennia-long viticulture tradition and visit some of the island’s best wineries to sample a selection of wonderful wines made from the island’s indigenous as well we international grape varieties. Alongside the winery tours and wine-tasting, you can also choose to sample other local specialties including olive oil, Cretan cheese and local beer.
Cook Like a Local
HJoin friendly local cooks and bakers and learn how to prepare your favourite Greek and Cretan dishes—from local specialties to well-known staples—using farm-fresh produce and superb local ingredients. The classes take place at fantastically authentic locations, such as farm kitchens and traditional villages, and come in a range of options for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. Fun, versatile, and great for the whole family!
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, cooking classes are currently available as private experiences only.
Explore the Island’s Traditional Villages
HWitness the quaint beauty, vibrant traditions and breathtaking nature of Crete’s traditional villages. With plenty of gorgeous destinations in the region around Elounda, you can choose based on your specific interests, including scenery and photo ops, natural attractions, local crafts and culture, and history.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, this is currently available as private tours only.
Witness the Splendour of Ancient Knossos
HVisit the palace complex of Knossos to get a glimpse of life here thousands of years ago. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the grounds of the ancient palace and visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, with an experienced multilingual tour guide who will help bring ancient Knossos to life through stories, facts and anecdotes. Knossos is Crete’s foremost must-visit attraction, interesting—and fun!—for grownups and kids alike.
Where possible, this tour can be combined with time to explore the city of Heraklion.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, this is currently available as a private tour only.
Unearth the Secrets of Spinalonga
HSail to the tiny uninhabited islet of Spinalonga to discover its fascinating history, visit the medieval Venetian fort and wander the streets of the abandoned early 20th century leper colony. Sun-drenched and steeped in history, this UNESCO World Heritage Site nominee has stories aplenty to tell, and you’re invited to discover them.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, this is currently available as a private tour only.
Take a Hike on the Wild Side
HExperience Crete’s wild natural beauty first-hand with guided hikes of some of the region’s top natural attractions, including Richtis Gorge and its stunning waterfall, part of a protected natured reserve and one of eastern Crete’s best known nature sights, and the strikingly narrow Sarakina Gorge on the island’s south coast.
Dive into Mediterranean Magic
HCome find the beach of your dreams! With over 1000 km of coastline, Crete boasts numerous world-class beaches, and many of them are located near Elounda, including Voulisma, Vai, Kolokytha, Almyros, Ammoudi and Agriomandra. Talk to our concierge team for detailed directions or to arrange private transfers—and why not see our Discover Crete by Sea section for more options for reaching the island’s hidden treasures!
Visit Crete’s Historic Monasteries
HDiscover eastern Crete’s beautiful monasteries and churches. Based on your specific interests, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to visit key religious sites, admire stunning religious art and artifacts, discover the island’s Venetian and Byzantine heritage, and learn about the region’s religious practices, history and traditions.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, this is currently available as private tours only.
Oodles of Fun for Little Adventurers
HDiscover an Underwater Wonderland
Visit the CretAquarium, the Aquarium of Crete – Thalassokosmos in Heraklion, to discover the island’s magical underworld world and learn about the wonderful diversity of Mediterranean fish species and habitats, thanks to the aquarium’s exhibits, installations and cutting edge virtual tours. A fantastically fun—and playfully educational—experience for the whole family!
Have a Splashing Good Time
Enjoy splashing good fun in the sun at Waterparks! Kids of all ages—and their parents!—will love letting loose and enjoying a fantastic range of water games, rides and activities in the glorious Greek sunshine. From exhilarating to relaxing, Waterparks has just the thing for each of you!
Get a Taste of the Jungle
Spend a day at Amazonas Park, surrounded by a host of exotic—and not so exotic—animals. This private zoo is home to numerous South American species, with a particular emphasis on parrots and monkeys, as well as to Mediterranean and local species, including goats, donkeys, and Barbary macaques from Gibraltar that just love to interact with humans!
Become a Palaeontologist for a Day
Whether you have a favourite dinosaur or not, a day at Dinosauria Park is guaranteed fun for the whole family. Kids and grownups alike will learn about dinosaurs through the theme park’s exhibitions, games and activities. The park features numerous life-size dinosaur sculptures and skeletons as well as a collection of bones and fossils in a dedicated museum area.
Discover Crete by Sea
From adventurous morning excursions to romantic evening sails and everything in between and enchanting trips aboard traditional caiques, a boat tour is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a unique perspective of the island’s beauty and its many hidden treasures.
Cruise along the Coast of Mirabello Bay
Enjoy a relaxing, slow-paced experience or lose yourself in gorgeous summertime romance as you cruise along the coast of Mirabello Bay, basking in the glorious sunshine as you visit gorgeous secluded beaches and discover the bay’s rich marine life.
Take a Motor Boat or Yacht Tour
From a touch of adventure to a taste of luxury, you’ll find just the thing in these motorboat and yacht tours. With smaller as well as larger vessels available, you can choose to visit nearby attractions—such as Spinalonga, Kolokytha beach, Mochlos village, or Chryssi Island—or treat yourself to a leisurely luxury cruise further afield with professional staff tending to your every desire.
Sail Aboard a Traditional Caique
Set sail for the soul of Crete with a uniquely authentic experience aboard the Meraki, a gorgeous traditional Greek caique. Fully modernised with care to retain every drop of authentic character, the Meraki is a favourite with celebrities and A-listers, and is a guaranteed unforgettable way to experience the crystal clear waters and stunning landscapes of Mirabello Bay.
Refreshments and meal options vary depending on the tour.
Experience Cretan Food and Wine
World-famous for its flavourful produce and rich culinary traditions, Crete offers a cornucopia of opportunities to explore and savour the flavours, aromas and vintages of this iconic Mediterranean destination.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, the following experiences are currently available as private tours only.
Take a Culinary Journey through the Cretan Heartland
Experience the Mediterranean diet, right here in its birthplace, with a selection of food tours that take you on a journey through the mountains and villages of Crete. You’ll meet artisan producers and traditional farmers, you’ll learn about the island’s time-honoured culinary traditions, and you’ll sample a selection of field-fresh produce and authentically local foods, including freshly harvested honey and artisanal cheese.
Drink In the Art of Cretan Viticulture
Crete might now be known for its wine… but it should be! Discover the island’s millennia-long viticulture tradition and visit some of the island’s best wineries to sample a selection of wonderful wines made from the island’s indigenous as well we international grape varieties. Alongside the winery tours and wine-tasting, you can also choose to sample other local specialties including olive oil, Cretan cheese and local beer.
Cook Like a Local
Join friendly local cooks and bakers and learn how to prepare your favourite Greek and Cretan dishes—from local specialties to well-known staples—using farm-fresh produce and superb local ingredients. The classes take place at fantastically authentic locations, such as farm kitchens and traditional villages, and come in a range of options for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. Fun, versatile, and great for the whole family!
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, cooking classes are currently available as private experiences only.
Explore the Island’s Traditional Villages
Witness the quaint beauty, vibrant traditions and breathtaking nature of Crete’s traditional villages. With plenty of gorgeous destinations in the region around Elounda, you can choose based on your specific interests, including scenery and photo ops, natural attractions, local crafts and culture, and history.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, this is currently available as private tours only.
Witness the Splendour of Ancient Knossos
Visit the palace complex of Knossos to get a glimpse of life here thousands of years ago. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the grounds of the ancient palace and visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, with an experienced multilingual tour guide who will help bring ancient Knossos to life through stories, facts and anecdotes. Knossos is Crete’s foremost must-visit attraction, interesting—and fun!—for grownups and kids alike.
Where possible, this tour can be combined with time to explore the city of Heraklion.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, this is currently available as a private tour only.
Unearth the Secrets of Spinalonga
Sail to the tiny uninhabited islet of Spinalonga to discover its fascinating history, visit the medieval Venetian fort and wander the streets of the abandoned early 20th century leper colony. Sun-drenched and steeped in history, this UNESCO World Heritage Site nominee has stories aplenty to tell, and you’re invited to discover them.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, this is currently available as a private tour only.
Take a Hike on the Wild Side
Experience Crete’s wild natural beauty first-hand with guided hikes of some of the region’s top natural attractions, including Richtis Gorge and its stunning waterfall, part of a protected natured reserve and one of eastern Crete’s best known nature sights, and the strikingly narrow Sarakina Gorge on the island’s south coast.
Dive into Mediterranean Magic
Come find the beach of your dreams! With over 1000 km of coastline, Crete boasts numerous world-class beaches, and many of them are located near Elounda, including Voulisma, Vai, Kolokytha, Almyros, Ammoudi and Agriomandra. Talk to our concierge team for detailed directions or to arrange private transfers—and why not see our Discover Crete by Sea section for more options for reaching the island’s hidden treasures!
Visit Crete’s Historic Monasteries
Discover eastern Crete’s beautiful monasteries and churches. Based on your specific interests, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to visit key religious sites, admire stunning religious art and artifacts, discover the island’s Venetian and Byzantine heritage, and learn about the region’s religious practices, history and traditions.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, this is currently available as private tours only.
Oodles of Fun for Little Adventurers
Discover an Underwater Wonderland
Visit the CretAquarium, the Aquarium of Crete – Thalassokosmos in Heraklion, to discover the island’s magical underworld world and learn about the wonderful diversity of Mediterranean fish species and habitats, thanks to the aquarium’s exhibits, installations and cutting edge virtual tours. A fantastically fun—and playfully educational—experience for the whole family!
Have a Splashing Good Time
Enjoy splashing good fun in the sun at Waterparks! Kids of all ages—and their parents!—will love letting loose and enjoying a fantastic range of water games, rides and activities in the glorious Greek sunshine. From exhilarating to relaxing, Waterparks has just the thing for each of you!
Get a Taste of the Jungle
Spend a day at Amazonas Park, surrounded by a host of exotic—and not so exotic—animals. This private zoo is home to numerous South American species, with a particular emphasis on parrots and monkeys, as well as to Mediterranean and local species, including goats, donkeys, and Barbary macaques from Gibraltar that just love to interact with humans!
Become a Palaeontologist for a Day
Whether you have a favourite dinosaur or not, a day at Dinosauria Park is guaranteed fun for the whole family. Kids and grownups alike will learn about dinosaurs through the theme park’s exhibitions, games and activities. The park features numerous life-size dinosaur sculptures and skeletons as well as a collection of bones and fossils in a dedicated museum area.